When an Elephant Falls in Love
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

When an Elephant Falls in Love

Written by Davide Cali · Illustrated by Alice Lotti

An elephant's clumsy quest for love leads to humorous missteps and heartfelt moments.

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26 pages
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An elephant in love embarks on a whimsical journey filled with endearing blunders. He hides from his beloved, pens unsent letters, and struggles with self-control over cheesecake. This charming tale explores the universal quest for connection, reminding us that love's pursuit, though awkward, is always worthwhile. Will he find the courage to reveal his feelings, or will his antics keep him hidden forever?

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of I Didn’t Do My Homework Because… comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy, but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
26
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about loveBooks about elephantsBooks about social themes
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Published
December 20, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452147277

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